YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Ruth Ellen Jenkins 1908–1991 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 January 1908

Birth Location: Texas, Texas, USA

Death Date: 28 December 1991

Death Location: Merkel, Taylor County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Jenkins

Mother: Thomas Woodson

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1908, Ruth Ellen Jenkins entered the world in Texas, Texas, USA, born to Benjamin J Jenkins And Thomas Ellen Woodson. In 1910, Ruth Ellen Jenkins resided in Justice Precinct 5, Taylor, Texas, USA. In 1920, Ruth Ellen Jenkins resided in Justice Precinct 5, Taylor, Texas, USA. Ruth Ellen Jenkins passed away in 1991 in Merkel, Taylor County, Texas, United States of America.

Find more search results for Ruth Jenkins
RJ

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1908, Ruth Ellen Jenkins entered the world in Texas, Texas, USA, born to Benjamin J Jenkins And Thomas Ellen Woodson.
  • In 1910, Ruth Ellen Jenkins resided in Justice Precinct 5, Taylor, Texas, USA.
  • In 1920, Ruth Ellen Jenkins resided in Justice Precinct 5, Taylor, Texas, USA.
  • Ruth Ellen Jenkins passed away in 1991 in Merkel, Taylor County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ruth Jenkins's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Jenkins
1908–1991
Birth Place: Texas, Texas, USA
Parents
Benjamin J Jenkins
1857–1911
Midlothian, Ellis, Texas, United States
Thomas (Ellen) Woodson
1861–1931
Midlothian, Ellis, Texas, United States
Grandparents
Thomas (M) Woodson
1839–1863
Tennessee, United States
Susan (Alafair) Armstrong
1847–1894
Christian, Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Woodson
1811–1895
Julia Binkley
1814–1903
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peter Woodson
1770–1847
Elizabeth Harrison
1780–1857
Jacob Binkley
1766–
Sarah Frey
1773–1833

Ruth Jenkins's Timeline

4 Records

1908
2 January 1908
Birth of Ruth Ellen Jenkins in Texas, Texas, USA
Texas, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 2
Ruth Ellen Jenkins resided here in Justice Precinct 5, Taylor, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 5, Taylor, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 12
Ruth Ellen Jenkins resided here in Justice Precinct 5, Taylor, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 5, Taylor, Texas, USA
1991
28 December 1991
Age 83
Death of Ruth Ellen Jenkins in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA
Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 January 1908
    Event Place: Texas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 5, Taylor, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 5, Taylor, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 December 1991
    Event Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Merkel, Taylor County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE